Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liam Seaman | L. Seaman |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Tommy Izzet | T. Izzet | |||||||||
| Stuart Riza | S. Riza | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Gary Middleton | G. Middleton | |||||||||
| Robert Jeffers | R. Jeffers | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Noel Rodgers | N. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Wes Drake | W. Drake | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | John Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Martin Dodd | M. Dodd | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Omer Wallwork | O. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Terry Lua-Lua | T. Lua-Lua | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Gary Harley | G. Harley | |||||||||
| Jacob Cooke | J. Cooke | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Les Hamilton | L. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Mervin Plowright | M. Plowright | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Robbie Carragher | R. Carragher | |||||||||
| Hugo Okocha | H. Okocha |  | 56 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Matt Smith | M. Smith | |||||||||
| Ledley Deane | L. Deane | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Eddie Copping | E. Copping | |||||||||
| Jamie Brooking | J. Brooking | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Stan Charles | S. Charles | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Grimsby Town get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Noel Rodgers threads the ball through to Gary Harley. Gary Harley passes the ball forward to Eddie Copping. Eddie Copping goes all the way! Eddie Copping shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.52
Mervin Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Brooking. Jamie Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.46
0-0Mervin Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Brooking. Jamie Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Deane. Ledley Deane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tommy Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
10.19
Mervin Plowright surges forward with the ball. Mervin Plowright goes all the way! Mervin Plowright shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
14.53
0-0Terry Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Carragher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Carragher stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.01
0-0Robert Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Jacob Cooke. Jacob Cooke makes a simple pass to Ledley Deane. Ledley Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Smithe.
26.27
Omer Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Les Hamilton. Les Hamilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Copping. Eddie Copping goes all the way! Eddie Copping makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.50
0-0Gary Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Smith. Matt Smith makes a probing pass to Stan Charles but he's offside!
44.43
Wes Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Cooke. Jacob Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Brooking. Jamie Brooking controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tommy Izzet easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
Robbie Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Charles. Stan Charles shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.01
Les Hamilton passes the ball forward to Eddie Copping. Eddie Copping finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Liam Seaman manages to keep it out.
65.14
John Smithe makes a probing pass to Gary Harley. Gary Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Smith. Matt Smith goes all the way! Matt Smith shoots from just inside the box but somehow Liam Seaman manages to keep it out.
66.41
Stuart Riza passes the ball forward to Terry Lua-Lua. Terry Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Brooking. Jamie Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Wallwork.
71.32
1-0Jacob Cooke makes a simple pass to Ledley Deane. Ledley Deane plays a perfect one-two with Jamie Brooking and rushes in on goal... Ledley Deane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.31
Terry Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Ledley Deane. Ledley Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Wallwork.
77.49
Noel Rodgers makes a probing pass to Les Hamilton. Les Hamilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Copping. Eddie Copping tries a spectacular long range effort. Liam Seaman easily smothers it.
78.42
Les Hamilton makes a simple pass to Stan Charles. Stan Charles shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.49
Les Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Charles. Stan Charles shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.55
Jacob Cooke knocks the ball forward to Ledley Deane. Ledley Deane whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Brooking. Jamie Brooking directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
21.8%
43.6%
34.6%
Scorers